TecH2O - Learning Center

Conservation: How can we save water?

By conserving water, we preserve and protect our water supply for future generations. This hands-on exhibit allows you to investigation how much water is used for different activities.

TEKS educational standards - Alignment

• Elementary School- Grades 1, 2 & 3; 1.1(C), 1.5(B), 1.7(B); 2.1(C), 2.5(B), 2.9(A); 3.1(B), 3.5(C);
  Grades 4 & 5: 4.1(B), 4.5(A),(B), 4.7(C), 4.8(B); 5.1(B), 5.8(B), 5.9(A)
• Middle School -Grades 6, 7 & 8: 6.1(B), 6.7(B); 7.1(B), 7.8(C); 8.1(B), 8.11(B),(D)
• High School: Aquatic Science: 1B, 7A, 12B; Earth and Space Science: 1B, 11E, 12A,D, 13A, 15C; Environmental Science: 1B, 5B,C, D, 6A, 8E, 9E

Culture of Water: How did water shape the El Paso we know today?

The Culture of Water exhibit allows you to investigate the culture of our area as well as the progression of water management through the years. By understanding our past, we can shape the future.

Desalination: How do we remove salts to create drinking water?

Our Desalination exhibit will help you learn about the reverse osmosis process, and why it's important to our community. Desalination is just one of the ways El Paso Water manages our most precious resource in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Did you Know?

• The Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant is the largest inland desalination plant in the world!

Chihuahuan Desert: What makes it unique?

Our Chihuahuan Desert diorama showcases the rich animal and plant life in our desert ecosystem. Our life size ____ will make your eyes bulge!

Did you know?

• It's the largest desert in North America
• It receives only about 9 inches of rainfall annually
• Plants and wildlife have had to adapt to survive
• It's home to more mammal species than Yellowstone National Park

Our Groundwater: Is there an ocean beneath our feet?

This exhibit shows the groundwater resources in our area that cross state and national boundaries. Learn how this water is stored, recharged and treated.

TEKS educational standards alignment:

• Elementary School: K.7(A)(C); 1.5(B), 1.7(A)(B); 2.7(A),(B): 4.7(A),(B)
• Middle School:8(B)(C)
• High School: Aquatic Science: 1A,2E,F,G,H,J,7A,B,C, 12B, Earth & Space Science: 12A, 13A, 15C; Environmental Science: 1A,B,2E,F,G,I,K,4C,5B,C,6A, 8A

The Water House: How do we use water indoors?

Visit our Water House to discover the many different ways you can save water and money. Indoor water use accounts for almost 60 percent of our total water use. Our Water House exhibit will help you learn how to check for leaks and find out what activities consume the most water so that you can cut down.

Did you Know?

• Toilet leaks waste thousands of gallons
• Older toilets can use up to 4 times more water per flush
• Every minute in the shower can consume up to 2.5 gallons of water